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Nosocomial Environmental Contamination by MERS-CoV Investigated

Although Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus is characterized by a risk of nosocomial transmission, the detailed mode of transmission and period of virus shedding from infected patients are poorly understood.   More...
04 Jan 2016

Many IBS Patients Suffer from Vitamin D Deficiency

The irritable bowel syndrome population exhibits significant levels of vitamin D insufficiency and would benefit from screening, suggests a new pilot study.  More...
04 Jan 2016

Cancer Drives Patients to Financial Catastrophe in Southeast Asia

Underprivileged patients in Southeast Asia are at major risk of disease-related financial catastrophe, economic hardship, and mortality.  More...
03 Jan 2016

Warfarin and Diabetic Drugs Mix Increases Hypoglycemia Risk

A new study warns that a combination of warfarin and sulfonylurea anti-diabetic drugs is linked to increased hospitalization for serious hypoglycemic events and insulin shock.  More...
29 Dec 2015

Saline Superior to Soap for Cleaning Open Wounds

A new study suggests that soap and water is actually less effective than just using low pressure saline water for cleaning open fractures.   More...
29 Dec 2015
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Wearable Defibrillator Protects Children at Risk

A novel wearable defibrillator now offers an advanced protection and monitoring option for children at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.  More...
28 Dec 2015

Nasal Spray Effective in Hypoglycemia Rescue

An intranasal glucagon spray is as good as injectable glucagon for treating hypoglycemia in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study.  More...
27 Dec 2015
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